by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how The Mount ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at The Mount was ranked #366 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 359 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 366 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount St Mary's University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The Mount go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,800 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The Mount was $1,440 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,660 | $45,660 |
| Fees | $1,580 | $1,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,750 | $14,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from The Mount in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount St Mary's University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the The Mount political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The Mount Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Mount St Mary’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 21 |
| Economics | 12 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
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